Principal Engineer – Propulsion Mechatronic Hardware

General Motors (GM)

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Remote, USA · GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Podium, US Posted 16 days ago

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TL;DR

As a Principal Engineer in Propulsion Mechatronic Hardware at General Motors, you will provide technical leadership for vehicle propulsion systems across advanced development and production programs. You will define and evolve the architecture of mechatronic hardware, balancing performance, efficiency, durability, scalability, safety, and cost while ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading system integration efforts, resolving complex engineering issues, and collaborating closely with software, manufacturing, and supplier teams to shape GM’s future propulsion technologies. The role requires deep expertise in internal combustion engines and electric or hybrid systems, as well as experience in hardware design execution and cross-platform engineering leadership. You will work within a large-scale automotive context, influencing enterprise-level technical direction and driving the development of next-generation propulsion solutions that directly impact vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

MechanicalEngineering ElectricalEngineering AutomotiveEngineering PropulsionSystems ElectricDriveSystems PowerElectronics ThermalInteractions ControlsIntegration EmbeddedCompute VehicleArchitecture EEArchitecture ECUStrategies SemiconductorTechnology SchematicLayout HardwareIODevelopment ElectricalHardwareDevelopment CI/CD ISO9001 ISO26262 AUTOSAR DOECAutomotiveSafetyStandard

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve vehicle propulsion mechatronic hardware to balance performance and cost.
  • Lead end-to-end system integration for mechanical, electrical, software, and control domains.
  • Ensure propulsion architectures meet global regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
  • Partner with architects to align propulsion requirements with E/E strategies.
  • Influence semiconductor roadmaps to support long-term propulsion strategy.
  • Provide technical guidance to internal teams and suppliers on sourcing decisions.
  • Act as a mentor and advisor to senior engineers in propulsion engineering.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in propulsion or vehicle systems engineering.
  • Deep expertise in internal combustion engines and electric/hybrid propulsion systems, controls, and system architecture.
  • Proven ability to lead complex cross-platform engineering efforts as a system owner/architecture lead on production programs.
  • Experience in-house design execution, schematic layout, hardware I/O development, electrical hardware development.
  • Knowledge of automotive regulatory and functional safety standards.
  • Track record of influencing enterprise-level technical direction.

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Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $144,200–$230,000.

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$144,200$230,000

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Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,737$240,800

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About General Motors (GM)

General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

General Motors (GM) currently has 96 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,400–$250,600 across 58 roles with salary data.

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